Early medieval ink pen testifies to the rise of secular literacy in Ireland -- Secret History -- Sott.net

Archaeologists excavating a medieval stone fort in western Ireland have discovered what they say is the oldest known ink pen ever found in the country. The writing tool, made of a hollow bone barrel with a copper-alloy point, or nib, was...

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